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A211 AJH

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 AJH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,994 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear a center rubbers broke (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body has surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,296 miles

Nearside Front reflector detiorated

Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,883 miles

small chip n/s/f headlight

suspension and underbody has surface rust

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,774 miles

oil level indicator light intermitant

small chip on n/s/f headlight

suspension and underbody have surface rust

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,770 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all suspension rubbers and bushes starting to detiorate

unerbody and suspension has surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 82,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 81,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 80,882 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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A211 AJH is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A211 AJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A211 AJH is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 December 1983.

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